
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been Highly Commended in the British Training Awards 2024.
The British Training Awards is an annual campaign that sets out to discover and celebrate the individuals and teams that are truly passionate about L&Ds role in building a thriving workforce.
This year, over 300 entries were received from organisations across the UK, and so competition to be named a Winner proved to be especially tough. Firms taking part ranged from start-up innovators to public sector heroes, tech superstars, global titans and everything in between.
Winners and Highly Commended were revealed at a special celebration event in London, hosted by comedian Fiona Allen. Categories included sector specific awards such as ‘Public Sector Initiative of the Year’ and ‘Professional Services Initiative of the Year’ as well as overall awards including ‘Training Initiative of the Year’ and ‘Leadership Development Initiative of the Year’.
‘Leader of the Year’ and ‘Rising Star of the Year’ were also hotly contested.
The British Training Awards 2024 judges include:
- Angela Davies, Head of Learning and Development, AJ Bell
- Marie Douvin, Head of Learning & Development, itsu
- Simi Dubb, Global Head of Talent & DEI, Markets and Services, Citi
- Simon Gibson, Group Head of Learning & Development, Marks & Spencer
- Jason Gowlett, Head of HR, Lloyd’s
- Keith McDougall, Director of Learning and Development, Deliveroo
- Gemma Paterson, Head of Culture Innovation, Lloyds Banking Group
- Prachi Prasad, Global Head of Leadership & Learning Development, dunnhumby
- Jodie Pritchard, Director of Learning & Development, Barnardo’s
- Karen Suddards, Global Learning Manager, Bentley Motors
- Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt, OD Consultant and Director, Metamorphosish
- Karen Wilson, Global Director of Talent Development, Booking.com
- Nate Harwood, Founder, New Possible

Nate Harwood, Founder of New Possible and British Training Awards judge said: “In a rapidly changing world, the need for an agile and resilient workforce has never been greater. It is talented, committed, and passionate L&D professionals who are meeting this challenge head-on, and the British Training Awards serves to recognise these inspiring individuals and teams. A huge congratulations to all the Winners, Highly Commended and Finalists.”
The British Training Awards is powered by New Possible, an employee insight platform. New Possible helps HR leaders build healthier organisations by providing meaningful insight that can drive real change.

